Sermons on Lofty City:

Don't Quit- Promised To Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 18, 2022

This is the 116th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#116] DON’T QUIT- PROMISED TO JESUS 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Introduction: I have performed many weddings through the years, including some for family members; but the toughest thing I have ever done was to give Kaitlyn away. This June, I had the honor of performing Zant and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Encounter With The Holiness Of God (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 4, 2024

Isaiah receives a vision of the LORD God Almighty in HIs glory and splendor. He recognizes himself for the sinner that he is, yet God commissions him to be His prophet. This is an encounter of reverence, fear, and service.

The events described in Chapter 6 of Isaiah occur early in the life of the prophet. We read in verse 1 that King Uzziah had died after a reign of fifty-two years. He is also referred to Azariah. He was a king who walked in the ways of the LORD until he tried to offer incense in the Temple, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Habakkuk 1:13, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 15:4, Habakkuk 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Abounding In Love And Discernment Philippians 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Philippians 1:9-11 is a powerful prayer by the Apostle Paul for the believers in Philippi, and they provide a blueprint for our spiritual growth and transformation. Our focus on three key aspects: abounding in love, growing in knowledge and discernment, and living a life that brings glory to God.

Transformed by Truth: Abounding in Love and Discernment Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the profound truths found in Philippians 1:9-11. These verses are a powerful prayer by the Apostle Paul for the believers in Philippi, and they provide a blueprint for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, Colossians 1:9-10, John 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Appearance, No Experience Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2023

The Fourth Sunday of the Lent

No Appearance, No Experience Scripture 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel centres on the analogy and distinction between physical and spiritual blindness. The early Christians saw physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Blessing Israel (Deuteronomy 33)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 19, 2025

Israel was called Jeshurun, the upright one, as encouragement to a sinful nation. Do we hunger and thirst for righteousness? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 33.

Did Moses bless each tribe in Israel individually just before his death? Was the nation affectionately called the “upright one.” Are we also called to live as upright ones? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 33. How did Moses bless the children of Israel before he died? This is the blessing with which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Payday For (Super) Mom

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon of encouragement for parents.

Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then one afternoon, with 3 kids in tow, I came out of a supermarket pushing a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Exalting Our God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

From a series dealing with our mission statement "LOVE like Christ" E=exalting our God. Exploring worship in all we do

L.O.V.E. Like Christ . . in Exalting our God January 29, 2006 Jay Robison Deuteronomy 6:12-18 Deuteronomy 6 children of Israel entering into promised land It was culmination of a miracle from slavery to promised land But be careful! Do not forget the LORD vs 12 NCV Forget God? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your But?

Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 13, 2006

It’s the IF’S, AND’s and BUTS in life that get us. It almost got Naaman! The story of Naaman is a story of pride, self-centeredness, obedience, confession and conversion. It has caused all those who have heard the story to reflect deeply about their own l

Biblical Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30: 11 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Servanthood Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

At the Last Supper, Jesus showed us how being a servant changes our lives

Servanthood will Change your Life What would Jesus do if he came to our town? Who would he see? What plans would he have? What exposure would he get---or seek? What things would he complain about? What things would he strive to change? I hope we get a frame of mind for anwerig this by how ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord We Worship

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 10, 2007

How do we come to whorship in the right way?

THE LORD WE WORSHIP Mark 3:1-6 Jesus has shown in this Gospel before this chapter His Lordship of Demons, Disease, Despair, and Sin. The miracle we read about today declares Jesus Lord of Worship. Today’s Message will help define Worship! We’ll keep this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Topsy Turvy King

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Self-Control (08) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2008

Self-Control is one of the most difficult fruits to master.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever watched some of the survivor shows on television? Survivor? Survivor Man (Nutty guy)? Castaway? Robinson Caruso? • It seems like if the people are on certain islands, there always seems to be coconuts available to them. • Look at this coconut; it does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America's Future

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 23, 2009

Message on America. I love this nation but we are in trouble and we God.

America’s Future Galatians 6:7-9 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Effective Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

The implanted Word is to be accepted & then put into action. It is in the doing of God’s Word that spiritual growth & the blessings of God come. Too many Christians mark their Bibles but their Bibles never mark them. God wants His people to put His Wor

JAMES 1:22-25 BE AN EFFECTIVE DOER OF THE WORD [Luke 12:41-48] If the implanted Word is received it will work itself out into actions. It is never sufficient to simply hear the Word we must take into heart and do it. Simply hearing a good sermon or Bible study will not make you grow and receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ